Whiteblotch Snake Blenny
Ophiclinus pectoralis
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: to 13 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender snake blenny of southern Australian reefs, it threads through weed and sandy patches close to the bottom. Reaching about 6 centimetres, it keeps to shallow inshore waters where cover is easy to find.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Clinidae › Ophiclinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281896.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whiteblotch Snake Blenny live?
- The Whiteblotch Snake Blenny (Ophiclinus pectoralis) is typically found at to 13 m.
- Is the Whiteblotch Snake Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Whiteblotch Snake Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whiteblotch Snake Blenny get?
- The Whiteblotch Snake Blenny grows to about 6 cm.